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YOUR RESEARCHRE: Refurbish OEM Bilsteins
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Install aftermarket suspension system
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About a year ago, I purchased and had installed an aftermarket suspension system.
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big difference between the 80's carerra's and our 996's
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I know there is likely a big difference between the 80's Carerra's and our 996's.
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When it was installed, I kept the OEM set with the idea to have it refurbished and if I didn't like the one I have now, I would reinstall it.
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About a year ago, I purchased and had installed an aftermarket suspension system. When it was installed, I kept the OEM set with the idea to have it refurbished and if I didn't like the one I have now, I would reinstall it. I have sent numerous email to various Bilstein facilities requesting instruction how much to refurbish and where to send it. I have never received a reply and now I have decided to take the aftermarket unit off. Can anyone suggest a way of contacting Bilstein or someone else to have the units refurbished?? I am located in SoCal. All suggestions are appreciated. Thanks
Bilstein only rebuilds their aftermarket shocks. They will not rebuild OEM shocks even though they might've manufactured them. It says so right on their website.
for whatever it is worth...
I used to race an 84 911. I had the factory original shocks rebuilt and revalved by Bilstein of America. (I had put bigger torsion bars in it and needed more agressive valving) This was about 7 years ago. At that time it was a regular service they offered and was reasonably priced.
I know there is likely a big difference between the 80's Carerra's and our 996's. Worth a try though.
Contact info is:
Bilstein of America
14102 Stowe Dr
Poway, CA 92064
[phone removed]
Contact person is Jack French
Thanks JML, I called and it seems that Mr. French is no longer with Bilstein, but I left a VM for someone else they referred me to. I will post the results of my efforts
